Our mission was simple when we began. We wanted to give support and information to caregivers of seniors because we found little when we needed it most. We had some knowledge and experience to share with others at a time when support for family caregivers was lacking. What could we do to help those in need, … Read more
We want to be healthy, energetic and happy as we age. We want to live life as fully as possible, realizing it’s not about the years in our life but the life in our years. Not just us but our seniors too! The way to stay healthy is to avoid chronic disease and stay physically active … Read more
Have you ever owned a pet, stroked a dog’s fur or thrown a ball with a rambunctious dog? If you have, you have likely experienced the joy of unconditional love only a pet can give. Many of our senior loved ones have also felt this kinship and love for pets as they grew up and … Read more
Family caregivers experience at one time or another senior loved ones who don’t want to do what they are being asked to do. This resistance could lead to aggression and even injury for them or a caregiver. There are many instances throughout the day when personal care is needed or another task needs to be … Read more
Sleep is important to us at all ages, but to seniors it can be a matter of health and safety. Yes, safety. Too many of our senior loved ones are injured, some with long term impacts, by falls that might not have happened if they had been sleeping well. Getting enough sleep is more than just … Read more
The American people are divided about the use of medical marijuana, as are the nation’s doctors. Researchers are beginning to come to press with their results about the efficacy of this treatment for people who have Alzheimer’s disease. What will the research tell us? If it is found to be helpful, just how helpful will … Read more
The possibility our seniors are taking more and more prescription drugs increases greatly as they age — and that doesn’t include the over the counter medications taken. According to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, it has been estimated adults 65 to 69 years old take nearly 14 prescriptions per year and adults 80 to 84 take an … Read more
We don’t really want to think about, much less discuss, death. It is an inevitable fact of life that we will all be facing, for ourselves and loved ones, at some point in the future. For our senior loved ones, they may be thinking about their end of life but may be reluctant to talk … Read more
Staying well as we age and helping our senior loved ones age successfully involves making improvements in lifestyles and modifying habits. We know there are many things we can do to live healthier lives that we and our senior loved ones may not be doing right now, such as daily physical activity. There are also … Read more
